Councilor Regina Maestri
Councilor Regina Maestri: Evaluating a Record of Service, Policy, and Controversy Since taking office, Councilor Regina Maestri has demonstrated a consistent focus on expanding the discretionary powers of the Pueblo City Council and shaping policy in ways that reduce direct voter involvement. From proposing a 2024 charter amendment that would have allowed the council to set municipal penalties without requiring voter approval, to supporting measures to place the strong-mayor question on the ballot, and most recently voting to give councilors control over their own salaries, Maestri’s record reflects a pattern of prioritizing council authority. While these actions can be framed as efforts to increase efficiency and responsiveness in governance, they have also raised concerns among constituents about diminished voter oversight and the balance of representative accountability in District 1. Legislative Initiatives and Charter Amendments Councilor Maestri has frequently engaged...
